Five of the best: Eye products
by TANIA ALEXANDER
Last updated at 14:43 20 February 2007
About 6.5 million people suffer from tired, dry or itchy eyes on a daily or weekly basis. TANIA ALEXANDER looks at some of the best eye products.
Opticrom Allergy Eye Drops, £4.35/5ml
Allergies can cause red, watery and itchy eyes.
These over-the counter eye drops are designed
specifically for this. Put one to two drops in each eye, four times a day. If it doesn't get better, see a GP or specialist. From pharmacies
nationwide.
Optrex Infected Eyes Eye Drops, £4.79
Almost three million prescriptions are written by GPs for adults and children suffering from acute
bacterial conjunctivitis every year. The symptoms are gritty, itchy, pink eyes with a sticky discharge. This over-the-counter product contains an antibiotic called chloramphenicol, which is the most effective way to treat the condition.
From pharmacies nationwide.
Dry eye syndrome affects around four million people in the UK. Symptoms include eye pain, stinging, burning, scratchiness and blurring of vision. It can be caused by wearing contact
lenses or spending too long in front of a
computer. This spray contains a natural soya
extract that works by creating an invisible oily film to stop tears evaporating.
Call 08450 606 070 or www.savant-health.com
Complete MoisturePlus Soft Contact
Lens Solution, £8.85/240ml
Three million people in the UK wear contact lenses. Studies show that as well as disinfecting your lenses, this solution is particularly kind to the eye. It has been formulated to maintain the cornea, which provides one of the eye's
natural defences against infection.
Call 01628 551 600; www.the-completeexperience.com
This can be taken to help prevent or improve
symptoms of Age-Related Macular Degeneration,
which can lead to vision loss, and also for its
protective effect from bright sunlight. It contains high potency lutein, an essential nutrient found in leafy green vegetables, and bilberry, used by RAF pilots to improve their
night vision in World War II.
Call 0800 783 1768 or log on
to www.justvitamins.co.uk
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